§ Mr. BlizzardTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on the seizure by Customs and Excise of Brazilian mahogany and mahogany products shipped to UK ports. [17836]
§ Dawn PrimaroloWhere Brazilian mahogany is subject to control under Council Regulation 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora, and the necessary documentation is not presented to Customs at importation, then Customs would normally seize the consignment.